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Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 4, 2006

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Week 8 of an 8 week sermon series on the Beatitudes that focuses on our call to stand in persecution.

BE-Attitudes February 26, 2006 Blessed are the Persecuted Funny: A Texan billionaire w/ a beautiful daughter loved having parties at his pool which was home to a 20 ft. great-white. Every night he’d issue a challenge to the men: “½ my fortune or my daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Persecution

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002

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Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persecution And Trouble Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

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Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, Matthew 5:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity And Persecution Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 20, 2004

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A sermon focussing on the resilience of Christian faith under persecution.

Sermon for 4 Easter Yr C, 2/05/2004 Based on Rev 7:9-17 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta In our second lesson today, John of Patmos reminds the churches in the province of Asia that God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003

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This message was preached during a Month of Missions emphasis and illustrates the need for awareness among evangelicals regarding those who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.

Jesus, Hope of the Nations “The Persecuted Church” Month of Missions - 2003 Various Scripture Texts – © Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) John 15:20 (NIV) “Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Persecution

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

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Living our lives worthy of the gospel ought to make sinners uncomfortable.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rewards Of Persecution

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 19, 2008

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A challenge to live our lives in fuller awareness of those who are suffering and facing death because of their faith in Jesus Christ. (National Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church)

A UKRANIAN BISHOP IS DEPORTED FROM BELARUS FOR “RELIGIOUS ACTIVITES.” TALIBAN GUNMEN SHOOT AND KILL A CHRISTIAN AID WORKER IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN. ISLAMIC EXTREMEST RANDOMLY KILL 7 CHRISTIANS IN MOSUL, IRAQ. A MAN IN MEXICO KILLS 3 MEMBERS OF A CHRISTIAN FAMILY WHO JUST HAPPENED TO BE HIS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 2, 2008

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Blessed are those who are persecuted because of Jesus. Part 8 in the series.

Blessed are the Persecuted November 23, 2008 Matthew 5:1-12 As we look back on the past weeks that we have been talking about the Beatitudes, Why does Jesus say the poor in spirit will be blessed? How can you be considered fortunate in the midst of mourning or being meek, especially in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Concern For The Persecuted

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

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Concern for the persecuted, confirmation of faith and love, committal to the Father and the Son

A. Intro & Conclusion Shawshank Redemption- the beers • Are we desiring to live an increasingly Christ-like life? • Are we devoting our whole lives to the love of others, and the building-up of younger Christians? • Are we being picked on for being like Jesus, and how are we coping with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Inherited Persecution

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2007

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Persecution is inevitable. In fact, trying to avoid it will not prevent it. Stand firm in the faith!

THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH BEGAN BEFORE IT WAS EVEN ESTABLISHED. IT STARTED WHEN SATAN STIRRED UP THE FEAR, GREED, AND RAGE IN THE HEART OF A MAN NAMED HEROD AND WIELDED HIM LIKE A SWORD TO PIERCE THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST. IF SATAN COULD DESTROY THIS MESSIAH AS SOON AS HE ARRIVED, SATAN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Free Methodist

Encouragement For The Persecuted

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007

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When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

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God alsways calls forth the heroic in His people. Suffering stimulates spiritual growth. Some Biblical advice for handling persecution.

Blessed Are the Persecuted Matt. 5:10-12 INTRO.: Should we feel blessed when we are persecuted? Is it a time for rejoicing when others oppose us because we are Christians? Jesus says, "yes." It may not seem like a blessing to be persecuted, but persecution was the atmosphere in which the early ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Kiley Garrison on Feb 19, 2007

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The Bible promises that everyone who follows Jesus will face persecution. If we aren’t facing any opposition for our faith, maybe we should ask ourselves why.

Small Group Discussion Questions When you hear the word "persecution," what do you think of? What images come to mind? What are some ways Christians are persecuted today? Do you think persecution is worse for Christians in other countries than in the United States? Why or why not? Can you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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As we examine this beatitude, let’s note some ways true believers are persecuted and what our reaction to persecution should be.

BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED Matthew 5:10-12 The Apostle Paul was describing the many different persecutions he faced in his life as a preacher of the gospel. He shared how the Lord had delivered him from from them all. He wrote, “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 15, 2004

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#10 in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Loads of quotes, statistics and stories.

Romans 8:35-37 – Praying for the Persecuted (This was a sermon for the International day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, November 14, 2004. I got most of the source material from the book Jesus Freaks, by DC Talk. I found other stuff from the websites like Open Doors and The Voice of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

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